This program is for attorneys who want to understand what elder law practice is all about, or who are looking for a quick refresher course on the basic knowledge needed to advise the elderly in New York.  Experienced elder law attorneys deliver clear direction in topics such as Medicaid, Medicare, financial and medical directives and guardianship law.

Program Topics

• Basic Elder Law Planning Documents

• Article 81 - Guardianship

• Medicare; Medigap; Long Term Care Insurance

• Ethical Considerations for the Elder Law Attorney

• Basic Medicaid Eligibility Rules

• More on Medicaid

• VA Benefits

• Medicaid Home Care Services

• Hospital Discharge; Nursing Home Issues and Housing Alternatives


Program Faculty

Timothy E. Casserly, Esq. (Chair)
Burke & Casserly, P.C.
—Albany

Jennifer L. Allinson, Esq.
Lavelle & Finn, LLP
—Latham

James R. Barnes, Esq.
Burke & Casserly, P.C.
—Albany

Judith N. McKenna, Esq.
Law Office of Judith N. McKenna
—Albany

Amy S. O’Connor, Esq.
McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P.C.
—Albany

William D. Pfeiffer, Esq.
Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
—Albany

Edward W. Stano, Esq.
Attorney At Law
—Albany

Kim Anderson Swire, LMSW, C-ASWCM
CHOICES Care Management Program at St. Peter's Hospital
—Albany

Phillip M. Tribble, Esq.
Herzog Law Firm
—Albany


Total MCLE Credits 7.0
Ethics MCLE Credits 0.5